Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe arrives in Singapore for medical treatment

FORMER Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has arrived in Singapore for a medical check-up in what is his first international trip outside the country since being ousted from power last month.

 

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Arik gradually sees its operations return to normal with the resumption of Uyo and Calabar flights

NIGERIA'S largest indigenous airline Arik Air is gradually getting back on its feet after announcing that it will resume flights to Calabar and Uyo over the Christmas period starting from December 15.

 

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Nigeria looks set to capitalise on global crude oil price increases by boosting production

NIGERIA has announced plans to increase crude oil production in an attempt to boost foreign exchange earnings following the recent rise in global prices that have boosted petroleum prices to over $65 a barrel for the first time in three years.

 

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Professor Soyinka wins Europe Theatre Prize for his work in bridging the divide between continents

NIGERIA'S Nobel laureate  Professor Wole Soyinka has been named the winner of the 2017 Europe Theatre Prize in recognition of his contribution to global literature and attempts to bridge the divide between Europe and Africa.

 

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Acting EFCC chairman Magu escapes assassination after gunmen storm his house and kill police guard

ACTING Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ibrahim Magu escaped assassination yesterday after armed gunmen stormed his house in Abuja killing one of his police guards.

 

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NFF chairman Amaju Pinnick apologises for error after Fifa deducts three points from Nigeria

NIGERIAN Football Federation (NFF) chairman Amaju Pinnick has apologised to the nation after Fifa penalised Nigeria for fielding an ineligible player against Algeria during a World Cup qualifier last month.

 

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Birthday boy Victor Moses set to celebrate with his 200th Premier League appearance tonight

SUPER Eagles winger Victor Moses looks set to join the elite band of Nigerian footballers who have played 200 games in the English Premiership this weekend when he features for Chelsea away game to Huddersfield tonight.

 

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Liverpool and Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah voted the BBC African Player of the Year

EGYPTIAN striker Mohamed Salah has been named as the BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2017 beating four other rivals to the honour on the back of his recent blisteri8ng form for Liverpool.

 

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Nigeria's Super Eagles to play friendly game against Poland's national team on March 23

NIGERIA'S Super Eagles are to play a friendly match against Poland on March 23 next year as part of the team's ongoing preparations for the 2018 World Cup due to take place in Russia next summer.

 

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Atiku leaves Minna with long face after IBB refuses to endorse his presidential ambition

FORMER vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has left his supporters guessing what his next move will be after he stormed out of a meeting with former military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida in Minna yesterday without speaking to anyone.

 

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